Atis leavesAilment treated : induces or hastens menstrual flow andused to treat dysentery, colds and feverThe leaves are applied as a poultice to children withdyspepsia, also known as upset stomach or indigestion, acondition of impaired digestion characterized by chronicor recurrent pain in the upper abdomen, upper abdominalfullness and feeling full earlier than expected wheneating.